Meet Amber.
The person behind ISO for Dummies.
Meet Amber Scapellato
Amber Scapellato is the founder of Ascendifye, her company, and the creator of ISO for Dummies. She built the site to make ISO/IEC 27001 approachable and practical for beginners: simple explanations, clear next steps, and the evidence and documents you will actually need.
Experience
- AscendifyeFounder
- Coalfire
- Delve Technologies
- RiscPoint
- Network Right
- Prescient Security
Why this site exists
ISO 27001 can feel intimidating the first time you open it. The language is formal, the requirements are spread across clauses and annexes, and it is hard to know where to start. This site breaks it down into small, practical pieces so you can understand what is being asked and how to show you are doing it.
How to use this site
- Clauses 4–10: the mandatory management system requirements, sub-clause by sub-clause.
- Annex A: search and filter all 93 controls, with evidence and policy recommendations.
- Getting started: a step-by-step certification roadmap.
ISO for Dummies is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with ISO or IEC and is not a substitute for the official standard.